Scripture Passage for the Day

I spurn with loathing your pilgrim-feasts;
I take no pleasure in your sacred ceremonies.
When you bring me your whole-offerings
and your grain-offerings
I shall not accept them,
nor pay heed to your shared-offerings
of stall-fed beasts.

Spare me the sound of your songs;
I shall not listen to the strumming of your lutes.

Amos 5:21-23 Revised English Bible